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Spotlight: A look at the Class of 2011 and 12 grads to watch page 5 Artists: Visions studio tour doubles up on its visionaries page 23 For all the news of the Cowichan region as it happens, plus stories from around British Columbia, go to our website www.cowichannewsleader.com Your news leader since 1905

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Police Ängers crossed for safe long weekend on our roads Canada Day prayer: Drunk driving cut nearly in half since introduction of new laws Ashley Degraaf

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his Canada Day long weekend could beat the odds. But that’s only if alcohol-related car crashes and deaths are non-existent during the three-day stretch notorious for rowdies and plenty of parties. RCMP South Island Traf¿c Services Sgt. Andre Dentoom has high hopes the holiday weekend stats stay on par with recent reduced

numbers of booze-fueled vehicle crashes. “What’s actually really neat is since Sept. 20, we’ve got this IRP program (Immediate Roadside Prohibitions) province-wide, and alcohol-related crashes are down pretty close to 50 per cent,” he said. The stiff new drinking-and-driving laws have most shaking in their boots when it comes down to getting behind the wheel after a toast or two, Dentoom said. “It’s absolutely incredible. Drivers are scared to drink and maybe it’s a good thing. Actually it is a good thing. There’s no maybe about it.” Dentoom admitted long weekends can typically be busier for cops but “for us, it’s just going to be a regular weekend, regular

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Minor injuries after van ends up on its side at North Cowichan intersection Six people were injured during Saturday’s two-vehicle crash at Bell-McKinnon and Herd roads, police said. The female driver of a van containing four passengers has been charged with failing to yield after a stop sign, and driving without due care and attention. Her silver 2001 Chevrolet van stopped

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The van driver suffered an injured arm, police said. All occupants were taken to Cowichan District Hospital with minor injuries and later released. The drivers were not named by the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP.

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No report cards coming if teachers follow through on potential job action Strike vote: Ninety per cent in favour of teachonly campaign if summer bargaining fails Ashley Degraaf

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Students watch as Cowichan Secondary School art teacher Teresa Nicholson and art student Christina MacDonald unveil a 37-piece ceramic mural in the hallway of Crofton Elementary School on Tuesday. The Under the Sea-themed legacy mural, created in conjunction with Cowichan Secondary art students and Crofton Elementary School students, was on display at the CSS Visual Arts Department’s annual art show in May.

OCP raises question of public speech South Cowichan: Resident launches complaint after chair blocks planned nine-minute speech Ashley Degraaf

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obble Hill resident Joseph Gollner has launched a formal complaint this week with the minister of community, sports and culture development. This comes after the vocal anti-ECO Depot advocate says he was cut off during a Monday public hearing for the South Cowichan Of¿cial Community Plan. Gollner claims CVRD chairwoman Gerry Giles broke the rules on Local Government Act public hearing etiquette. “I was ¿rst on the speakers list and as I was called upon to speak by (Giles), likely suspecting my comments would

not be supportive of the OCP, she used her friends in the audience to secure, by non-recorded vote, permission to restrict speakers to three minutes,” Gollner explains in his grievance faxed to Honourable Ida Chong’s headquarters. “Subject to the ensuing outcry, this was amended so that at the end of the public hearing session, another three-minute window might be allowed.” Gollner says the three-minute stipulation threw him off his game. “You lose all continuity,” he said, adding he was allowed more time at the end of the hearing to cap things off but by that time almost everyone had skedaddled. He’d researched, prepared and practiced a nine-minute presentation. “We were not afforded the opportunity

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to deliver in a reasonable manner our concerns, respecting matters contained in the bylaw which was the subject of the public hearing.” The Local Government Act states: “At the public hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the hearing.” It continues, “the chair of the public hearing may establish procedural rules for the conduct of the hearing.” And that’s what Giles says did and she’s not backing down on her three-minute cap decision. more on page 4

.C. teachers are turning back the clock on their liberties. Results rolled in yesterday that 90 per cent of them voted to strike come September if summer time bargaining ¿zzles. Strike action would arrive in the form of a “teach-only” campaign, with teachers axing administrative duties but remaining active in classrooms. “We’re very pleased with the results but we’re not surprised,” Cowichan District Teachers’ Association president Shellie Trimble said Wednesday. “We want to do our job and we want to do it well.” The main issue for local teachers is reviving contract language on classroom size and composition, Trimble said. Middle and secondary school classrooms shouldn’t exceed 30 students and no more than three special need students, but that’s not always the case in Cowichan and provincially. As of March, 21 local middle/secondary classes topped 30 kids and 143 classrooms had more than three special needs students in them. “The strike vote is part of our due process. In the end, it will be up to the negotiators BCTT and BCTF to come to an agreement,” School District 70 board chairwoman Candace Spilsbury said.

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She’s keeping an eye on what’s at stake but admitted because there’s no bottom line at this point in negotiations, there’s nothing “to react to.” “It’s early in the negotiations.” Polls opened for the vote June 24, 27 and 28. In all, 28,128 teachers cast ballots, and 25,282 voted yes. About 70 per cent of teachers in schools and on call participated. “Facing a concerted campaign by the government and the employer to turn back the clock on teachers’ rights and reverse hard-won provisions on due process, we have no choice but to take a stand for ourselves, our students, and our profession,” B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Susan Lambert said in a release. If teachers are forced to “teachonly” action, Trimble ensured students would not be affected. Teachers will, however, be skipping staff meetings, and forgoing day-to-day tasks including reporting roll call and completing and submitting student report cards. Counting heads is a must but how that roll call is collected or kept is up to of¿ce staff, Trimble said. “We’ll also still be talking to parents, but we won’t be doing formalized report cards,” she said. CDTA vice-president Naomi Nilsson reiterated prior to the strike vote Cowichan’s qualm was having contract language stripped by then education minister, now premier Christy Clark, in 2002 back into their language agreement. “The initial job action is designed to put pressure on the employer and the government, but to maintain regular classroom instruction for students and ongoing communication with parents,” Trimble said.

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compiled, a formal hearing document will land back at the board table looking for a third reading. Gollner submitted a full written version of his presentation to the CVRD. Some of his qualms included CVRD plans to purchase south-end sewer systems and lack of information on the costs and future tax increases related to that. He was also concerned with how dif¿cult the document itself is to understand for the average Joe. “It’s virtually incomprehensible for anyone than a trained planner to follow, and probably by design,” he said. “Why is this being shoved down our throat?” Gollner asked the minister to consider a re-do of the public hearing. So far, he’s received a call from head of¿ce just letting him know it’s received the complaint and the ministry’s response is forthcoming. An OCP is a community plan that guides development and land use for the next 10 years and beyond.

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“I have to disagree with Mr. Gollner,” she said. “Neither his rights nor any other person in that community’s rights to have a reasonable opportunity to be heard were denied. That assertion is absolutely incorrect.” Participants of the public hearing could vote for a one-, three- or ¿ve-minute presentation. And the majority went for the threeminute spiels. “The people were told from the onset that once they were heard and once the speakers list was gone through, they could get up and make another presentation.” Giles intent was to avoid mike-hoggers and let everyone have a chance to say their two cents. The hearing saw about 80 to 100 people pack the hall, She said it “went well.” “I would say it was a fairly balanced meeting.” After hearing minutes have been

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It’s a tired old cliche in the world of public opinion — you never hear about the good kids. Of course you do. You read about them practically every week in your News Leader Pictorial. And you especially read about them during the dawn of each summer in our Grads to Watch section. Splashed with Andrew Leong photos of grad ceremonies around the valley, Grads to Watch kicks

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It takes money and work: Path to post-secondary education starts well before graduation Krista Siefken

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t’s not enough for students to get good grades in their bid for a post-secondary education. They need to have the cash to pay for it, too. And with the price of post-secondary education at an all-time high in the province, Cowichan students — and their schools — are pulling a variety of strings to cover the costs. The mainstays are student loans, scholarships, parental assistance and part-time jobs. “A number of students are forgoing their post-secondary for at least half a year to work and save money,” added Chemainus Secondary School principal Ron Nunweiler. And Gillian Braun, vice-principal at Cowichan Secondary School, said it’s a challenge students are conscious of as early as Grade 10. “They do a course called Planning 10 where we discuss budgeting and ¿nancing for life, but there’s a speci¿c component on budgeting for post-secondary education,” she said. “So quite early “You see kids balancon they have to ing this all the time, do some research, whether they know holding up a lot of going to weight on both sides.” they’re post-secondary school or not.” And generally speaking, it sparks a common reaction: “‘Oh my goodness — this is going to take some cash,’” Braun said. “They realize they need to start preparing now.” The realization is emphasized in the early days

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Qu Margaret’s School graduate and University of Ottawa law Queen pro professor Sarah Morales, left, addresses the Class of 2011, June 17 17; Matthew Addison and Eve Alderman, above, lead their Shawnigan Lake School Class of 2011 during the Procession of Graduates, ga June 25. Frances Kelsey Secondary graduate Emily Kubica, top, Ju makes the valedictorian address during the school’s graduation ma ce ceremony, June 24; Graduate Daniel Hilhorst gets a hug from Head of School Andrea Pennells, after receiving the Appleton Trophy for leadership during Brentwood College School’s graduation June 25. lea Mi Miriam Popma presents her mom Joyce with a red rose during the Duncan Christian School graduation ceremony June 24. Du i year. of senior “In Grade 12 they do Grad Transitions — that’s a four-credit requirement for graduation,” Braun explained. “They have to budget, again, for either working for a year while living alone, travelling, or going to post-secondary school.” This is all above and beyond conversations kids are having with their families and counsellors. “And in Grade 12 parents start receiving newsletters about scholarships and bursaries,” Braun said. “There are local ones as well as provincial and national ones. If kids are on the ball they have the opportunity to seek those out right at the beginning of Grade 12.” Braun has seen students become more and

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ersity more aware of the cost of college and university over the years — and more and more anxious about it. It’s not enough to get the grades for postsecondary school — they have to get the grades for scholarships. And those scholarships usually require some volunteer work — which takes time away from studying. So does a part-time job. “And then, of course, what about fun? And sports, and other extra-curriculars,” Braun pointed out. “You see kids balancing this all the time, and you can tell they’re holding up a lot of weight on both sides. And for some of them, it starts to weigh

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down Something has to give.” give ” them down. Higher tuition costs aren’t entirely to blame, Braun said. There’s also a still-struggling economy that’s made it more dif¿cult for parents to assist. Fortunately, schools are also trying to help. “We now have more programs leading to Camosun or Vancouver Island University that allow kids to ¿nish ¿rst-year college courses while at high school,” Braun said. The ACE It program, for example, allows aspiring trades students to ¿nish their ¿rst year of post-secondary schooling in high school, at no cost to the student. more on page 6

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hen you’re as busy as Cowichan Secondary School graduate Alex Amstutz, you need to know two things: how to organize, and how to relax. Fortunately Amstutz, 17, knows both. The aspiring law student seems to effortlessly juggle a full academic schedule with community work, a part-time job and his passion: music. “I’d say keeping a strict schedule has really helped me,” says Amstutz. “I really plan everything out, and allot time for certain things, and if I keep to that, it usually keeps me on track.” Amstutz gained a $20,000 entrance scholarship to the University to Vic-

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Grade Gr 10 Royal Conservatory of Music exam in piano, which he M took too in June. “I “ ¿nd that exploring all the different aspects of music out dif there the interests me, and that’s kind kin of been my way to relax,” he says. In addition to playing piano, Amstutz teaches two piano Am students, has played saxophone stud and trumpet in school bands, and says he “picks up the guitar the odd time.” He was w ¿rst seriously introduced to music at about eight years old, and likes to listen and play virtually any genre of music. “I ¿nd I can relax through it,” Amstutz says. “It’s just a break from everything else that’s out there.”

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toria — which requires a 95.5 per cent average — thanks to marks like 100.4 per cent in English, and 99 per cent in history. He spearheaded school-wide blood drives this year, and at Christmas played and sang carols on a volunteer basis for seniors at Cairnsmore Place. All this while preparing for his

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ou can tell a lot about Dana Gunn just from her recollection of hiking the West Coast Trail. “I love having everything you need on your back, and being able to take care of yourself,” the Grade 12 Frances Kelsey grad says. “I love being self-suf¿cient.” Independent and determined, Gunn is the kind of student with a seemingly unlimited source of energy. An academic high-achiever, Gunn’s also an athlete and dedicated volunteer. She was pre-admitted to the University of Victoria’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, and hopes to eventually start her own business. But ¿rst and foremost, Gunn is a leader. “I love leadership — I love planning things and organizing things,” she says. “So that’s why running a company interests me, and I want to learn more about that.”

ordan Hill realized something lifealtering when he transferred to Lake Cowichan Secondary Sc School. ““Apparently, I’m a nice pe person,” he says, still a little incredulous at the realizain tition. Hill, 18, can be forggiven for not knowing that bbefore he moved to Lake Cowichan. know who you really are It’s hard to kn when you spen spend most of your time dodging bullies. Originally from Sooke, Hill found himself a target when he started middle

school. “Every month they had a day where they’d track me down and beat me up,” he said. Reluctant to speak out against his tormentors, Hill spent the next ¿ve years in a depressed, friendless haze. “I had been to one birthday party, and visited maybe two houses, in that time span.” But when family in Cowichan realized what was happening to Hill, they invited him to try living in Lake Cowichan. “I really enjoyed it because, I don’t know — people really liked me,” he said. As tough as it was to leave his parents, Hill couldn’t refuse an offer to stay with his extended family for the rest of high school. “The people here are incredible, to be honest,” he said. “It’s the small commu-

nity, it’s the teachers — they get to know you, they become your friends — it’s the students. I found out that kids my age aren’t actually horrible people that like to hurt each other.” He still seems stunned by the discovery, despite his countless friends, better grades and boosted con¿dence. “I actually started going to people’s houses and it was really weird for me — I didn’t know how to act,” he says. “And now it’s totally comfortable. Now, I’m friggin’ valedictorian, with Tanner KingNyberg — it’s a double one.” Hill also credits LCSS with helping him gain entry to the University of Victoria, where he’ll study ¿ne art. “I’ve been doing graphic design for about ¿ve years now — self-taught — and that’s what I want to do with my life,” he said. “It’s a good way to express myself.”

Rachelle Peltier Frances Kelsey Krista Siefken But in the meantime, m Gunn’s been G busy organizbu ing the school’s in Students Against St Drunk Driving D club, planning cl grad events as gr one of a handful on of students on the school’s grad th executive, ti andd completing l ti ttasks k ffor the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh program. She works with kids at Cobble Hill Elementary School, and socializes with seniors at Cairnsmore Place. All while maintaining a straight-A record — and a persistent nature. “‘Be the change you wish to see in the world’ — my leadership teacher told me that,” says Gunn. “It’s her favourite quote, and I adopted it from her.”

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tudying medicine is a long, expensive process. But Rachelle Peltier has an inventive plan. The 17-year-old Frances Kelsey grad is spending the next nine months abroad, modelling in Beijing, Cape Town and Dubai. Readers may remember Peltier from her previous modelling experience in Bangkok and Paris. A smart, strong-willed young woman, Peltier took a break from the cut-throat career after agents in France demanded the already-slim girl lose weight. But now she’s ready to get back

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on the catwalk and in front of the lens. “I de¿nitely work better in commercial markets, and that’s why I was thinking Dubai and Cape Town — they’re very commercial, not high-fashion or editorial,” Peltier said. “And that’s where the money is. I have university to think of, especially if I’ve got an eight- or nine-year road ahead of me in school.” A fascination with human biology has prompted Peltier to consider a career in medicine. She’s taking the next year to model, and then will use the money earned to get her science degree at the University of Victoria. That shouldn’t be too much trouble for Peltier, who has straight-As and a 94 per cent

average in her Grade 12 year. She’s also created a blog (rachellepeltier.blogspot.com) to document her time abroad, and hopes to one day use her experiences to fuel a novel or memoirs. “People think modelling is a glamorous job, but really it’s not, so I ¿gured it’d be nice to show people a day in the life of international modelling,” she said. “It’s not all fun and games, and I’m sure there’ll be some amazing times, but this will give people an inside look at what I do.”

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than Chen is said to be a quiet-spoken student, but when he talks about abo music he transforms. ““I always think I’m not tha that skillful, and I don’t hit every note, but when I pplay the violin, it’s with pa passion,” he says. “I can sho show people how much I lov love these pieces of music, so that they will love them, to too.” C Chen, an 18-year-old Sh Shawnigan Lake School gr graduate, is clearly modest. He’s actually an acco complished violinist who w was recently awarded a M Ministry of Education D Dogwood Scholarship for hhis talent. Music is undoubtedly

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lobal culture shock ended years ago for Queen Margaret’s School grad Hannah Morales. By Grade 12, the Duncan native simply accepted her classmates might hail from, say, China or England, lending worldwide spice to campus life. “In Grade 7 we had lots of international students start coming to QMS, and I became friends with so many of them,” said Morales, 18, who attended the private girls school since Grade 1. She already plans to visit a pal overseas. “I have one friend from Hong Kong who I’ve known since Grade 7, and I de¿nitely plan to meet her in London or Hong Kong.”

Morales made foreign classmates welcome in Cowichan. “It was very eye opening for them. “At the beginning of the year, they were in culture shock.” Curiosity swung both ways. “They have so many different cultures and traditions that we got to learn about,” she said, noting an ability to count in Mandarin. But numbers aren’t Morales’ leaning. She’s aiming for English and history studies at the University of Ottawa, where sister, Sarah — one of Morales’ six siblings who also attended QMS — becomes a law professor this fall.

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eaders aren’t born. They evolve through teamwork and gaining trust. Such was the goal of carpe-diem believer and Shawnigan Lake School grad Maddie Burlin. “Seize the moment and take advantage of every opportunity,” is how the singer, actress, athlete, and head-of-house student de¿ned her guiding philosophy. Opportunities included depicting doomed trollop Nancy in director Gregg Perry’s musical Oliver! this year. Burlin also pulled an oar as captain of the private school’s senior girls’ rowing crew. It bagged bronze in Senior Girls Eight at recent Canadian Secondary School Rowing Championships in

St. Catharine’s, Ont. Soprano Burlin also participated in the provincial music competitions. Now she’s packing her bags to staff a fruit stand in Davis Bay, and work at a B&B on Sakinaw Lake. Come fall, the doctor’s daughter heads for Ecuador where she’ll teach English, learn Spanish, and help at an orphanage in the colonial town of Cuenca. Her six-month Ecuador odyssey is part of the global volunteer program Latitude. “I took Spanish for four years at Shawnigan Lake School, but by the time I get back, I hope to be Àuent in Spanish,” she said of her South American debut. Back in Canada, Burlin will attend Nova Scotia’s Acadia University to chase a BA in English, then maybe a master’s in administration education. Stage smarts as Nancy boosted

Aaron Van Boven Duncan Christian

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uncan Christian School grad Aaron Van Boven’s buckling up for a ride Down Under. He’s going to Australia as part of international rural placement program

AgriVenture. Van Boven ships off in September. And the young chick hatched from well-known Cowichan farming family, Van Boven’s pretty pumped to see how farming’s different in the outback. The 17-year-old, who turns 18 in July, spent his ¿nal year in high school skipping back and forth between milking cows and sitting in on classes. He was granted permission and credits to do double-duty as part of an apprenticeship at his dad, Mike’s, dairy farm on Quamichan Park Road. Van Boven grew up there, helping his folks as a young tyke with everyday duties. Now his sights are stuck on farming either in Cowichan or over on the Mainland after his expenses

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is vice-principal says he has the potential to be Cowichan’s next Simon Charlie. He’s apprenticing under renowned Coast Salish artist Jody

her con¿dence in public speaking, self-expression and more, she said. “It helped me explore myself as a person,” she said, recommending acting to all. “Just taking some classes helps you become comfortable with yourself.” So does sports, explained Burlin who also played volleyball and tennis at SLS.

paid Aussie adventure. Meanwhile, Van Boven hasn’t ¿nalized the details of his international trip, as trip a placement city and is job hasn’t been set, but ¿ngers are crossed he’ll be shipped to the state of Victoria. He knows he’ll be working at least 45 hours a week at a minimum $15 an hour. He’ll stay for nine months, and hopes to set aside at least one month for sight seeing. “It’s on such a big scale, like thousands of cows instead of hundreds,” he said of the buzz on Aussie estates. Australian agriculturalists cover about 61 per cent of the country’s landmass. “And they do grazing there as well, where as we take crops off and feed them at the farm,” Van Boven said. He’s also preparing for the outback’s notorious

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But rowing anchored her teamwork beliefs. “The crew aspect is crucial to being successful as a team,” she said, saluting crew bonding during tough workouts. Meanwhile, Burlin urged classmates to listen to life’s lessons. “I just hope everyone takes what they’ve learned at Shawnigan Lake School, and applies it to their life.”

toasty conditions. toa ““I’ll miss our winter I guess. It will be summer, then I come back and then have su summer again.” su Farming isn’t the only hat Van Boven wears. He digs sports, especially volleyball w and served as captain for the senior boys’ an squad, who hhosted provincials at Duncan Christian squad School headquarters this year. He’s also a woodworking nut, winning top student three times straight for his table/serving tray creations in North Cowichan municipality’s student woodworking contest. A career in construction could be a fall back if dreams of owning his own dairy homestead don’t fare out. “Probably when I get back I’ll work on my dad’s farm in the summer and I’m not quite sure where I’ll go from there, but would like to be somewhere working on a dairy farm. “I’d love to have my own farm. I think I could make it work.”

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Our grads need to get a hand up, not a handout Education: Path should include obstacles

wo things become abundantly clear looking at Cowichan graduates heading to post-secondary schools. The ¿rst is what a great bunch of kids we have emerging to carry the banner for Cowichan in the years to come. The second is how much work is involved in the leap these young adults are making to university and beyond. The pursuit of scholarships and prime university programs leaves high school students constantly struggling to balance classes, jobs and extracurricular — but still relevant — interests like sports and service clubs. And it raises a question: what can we do to help them on their way? Tuition Some have suggested the solution is free tuition. A well-educated community reasonable, is a well community. But while free is support neccertainly attractive in principle, in practice it is Àawed. essary While help is a necessity, a handout is not. It is the hand up, not the hand out that makes better citizens. Annual B.C. academic tuition fees of between $2,300 and $4,800 are not cheap, but with preparation, discipline and a part-time or seasonal job, they are certainly affordable for a majority. Debt accumulation is a certainty for most, but that should be, and usually is, an investment that will pay off in the future. Scholarships and ¿nancial assistance programs should always be in place to reward those who excel and provide opportunity for those whose circumstances put them at an obvious disadvantage. This community does a fabulous job with that and the province would be better off if the government matched that enthusiasm. The goal is not to eliminate the struggle, but to make sure it is not insurmountable. The successes we see are proof it is not. But some struggle is a necessary part of the learning process. The person who has never faced an obstacle, never learns how to knock it down.

We say:

Seeing both sides of: public hearing time limits The case against

The case for Anyone who has sat through a number of public hearings understands they can be long, tiring and filled with rhetoric and repetition. People come with a finite attention span and it is not fair when three or four speakers dominate a procedure attended by dozens. Let everyone have their turn in a reasonable time frame. Anyone with more to say can give others their turn first.

Time limits placed on speakers by CVRD chair Gerry Giles at a recent public hearing have sparked a complaint.

For what it’s worth, voting ‘no’ will save you money Patrick Hrushowy

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anada Post and postal workers willing, you might have received your HST referendum ballot in the mail by the time you read this. If you are like most people, you will have already made up your mind. Polling shows support to keep the HST is roughly “Like many, I still hold equal to support for returning to some lingering anger the old GST/PST about the way the HST system. About 10 per cent claim to be was brought in.” undecided, while a smaller number remains confused by the wording of the ballot. It would appear, then, that the undecideds are

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going to decide this for us. And, if you are still undecided after reading the two excellent pieces from the opposing sides of the HST debate in the News Leader Pictorial last week, may I offer the following? Undecided voters may be somewhat similar to my mother-in-law who says it is all too complicated for her —but she knows it is an important issue and looks for guidance on what to do. For some strange reason she trusts me and after an explanation from me will likely vote to keep the HST. So, for those of you have some level of trust in me and who need a little nudge on which way to vote, here goes: Vote ‘No’ to keep the HST to keep your taxes low. For those of you who wouldn’t trust me to babysit your dog, oh well, pick another source of information and act accordingly. For those of you bent on punishing the government and intend to vote ‘Yes’ to get rid of the HST to make clear your displeasure,

Free speech is a right we fought hard for, and limiting it for the sake of expediency is never acceptable. Everyone should have an opportunity to make their point in front of their community. If those speeches cut into people’s spare time, or alienate some of the listeners, so be it. That’s the price we pay for democracy.

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consider that you may be biting your nose to spite your face. There will be a price to pay and the government has no other source of revenue than taxpayers and users of services. There will be no escaping the obligation to pay back the federal government the $1.6 billion in HST transition funds forwarded to B.C. to smooth the way for the tax harmonization. That’s only the beginning. There will also be the hiring back of an army of tax collectors onto the provincial payroll, and you will be paying for that too. Can you see now why the NDP wants to dump the HST (aside from the political game)? Public sector workers tend to vote NDP. Like many of you I still hold some lingering anger about the way the HST was brought in; not only because of the terrible job the government did in explaining why it was needed and how it would be helpful for the province, but also because of the massive destabilization of

politics in B.C. that followed the implementation. There has been very little on the public agenda during the past two years that was not related to the HST. It was a horrid mistake and Gordon Campbell paid the ultimate political price of being driven from of¿ce —something I’m sure he never thought would happen. Premier Christy Clark and her government have sweetened the pot by committing to reducing the HST to 10 per cent —the lowest harmonized rate in Canada. I’m betting that’s enough to keep most of the undecided voters from pushing this province backward to an out-of-date tax system. Patrick Hrushowy writes every Friday in the News Leader Pictorial. Email him at phrushowy@shaw.ca

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YOUR TURN

What’s your advice to this year’s high school grads? “No drinking and driving.”

Chad Robertson, Duncan

“Go on an adventure and learn who you are. You learn far more about yourself travelling. You can always study, but how often can you go and have experiences you’ve never had before?”

Katie Marsay, Johannesburg, South Africa

What do you think? Log on to www.cowichannewsleader.com and answer our Question of the Week. Results will be published in our next edition.

Now the shoe looks like it’s on the other foot

Our great kids mean the future of Canada in good hands

Dear editor Re: the Hul’qumi’num protest of the TimberWest sale. Landowners of Canada now know exactly how most of the Native peoples of this great country feel, ¿nally! It is a Native right to challenge the laws and titles of this government. It is a right to expect the government to live up to its own documents that took these so-called private lands away from the Natives of this country. The government took their language, children and resources. All they seek is restitution as promised. Now see how angry you would be if your children’s children’s lands and resources were taken away. B. Johnnie

In my opinion: Look around you — signs for our future all look good

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s I watched a group of young people play volleyball on Canada Latest Bamberton proposal not Day I was reminded just how great our nation and our future worth considering really is. Dear editor We travel this world a great deal, and see a Re: the industrial, commercial, and business proposals put forth by Bamberton Properties. Andrew Leong lot of wonderful places. But we have yet to visit any other country How can we even consider such a ridiculous John Middleton of Mill Bay Marine Rescue gives nine-year-old Braeden Castles a tour of the the rescue boat during that can match this place we call home. proposal for these sloping forestry-designated the Mill Bay Merchants’ Association Family Festival event, Sunday, June 26. The freedom and opportunity that awaits lands on the shores of the fragile and unique our young people in Canada has never been Saanich Inlet, adjacent to Bamberton Provinlittle trust by citizens that our elected of¿cials less than ¿ve months away. surpassed anywhere. cial Park? These are beautiful scenic rural really listen and that they, and the bureaucrats Joseph Gollner The ¿nal goal for gold in the 2010 Olympic lands, which deserve better, possibly becoming that support them, are on pre-ordained misCobble Hill hockey tournament broke through years of a tourist destination center and not the indussions. hesitation and allowed everyone in our nation trial capital of South Cowichan. When the public hearing on the Echo Heights Loss of market makes Sunday a sad a chance to cheer and demonstrate how much Lena Lee development plan is held on July 21 (tentative we love our country. Mill Bay date), I certainly hope the full council is there day in Cobble Hill I was reminded of that ¿nal hockey goal as I to hear what citizens think. And they better Dear editor watched those young people playing volleybring their sleeping bags. It promises to be a After several decades, the Cobble Hill Lack of councillors at OCP public ball. long night. Sunday Market will be no more. The market In spite of a largely negative media, I hearing sends bad message Mark Kiemele will be missed by vendors and customers alike believe we are bestowing this country into Dear editor Chemainus due to its unique style and location. Customthe hands of a new and great generation of On June 20, about 140 taxpayers packed ers could see Cobble Hill and visit with their Canadians. North Cowichan council chambers for the vendors. Customers will miss chatting with While the television shows sad violence, public hearings on our of¿cial community plan Imperial stance expected, reason friends over breakfast and coffee as they have I see hope in the soccer moms urging their (OCP), the Stonehill development and other for concerns ironic done for years. children to learn and strive and above all items. This show of force by concerned citizens Dear editor Another down side of the closure is that venenjoy the game. unfortunately was not reÀected by our elected dors are left with stock and supplies they had Your recent article on the proposed Telus When the big-city papers show disgusting leaders. Only the mayor and two councillors internet tower near the Laughing Llama caught accumulated for summer sales. Most vendors were in attendance. The mayor said councillors my eye for two reasons. The ¿rst being the count on some income toward their livelihood graf¿ti, I see moms and dads cheering as the not attending would be sure to read the summa- CVRD chairwoman taking her usual imperial and this door also closes. Most vendors do not kids learn the basics of teamwork. When the talk shows lament one complaint ries of the hearings provided by staff. Oh sure! stance and summarily rejecting the proposed have suitable replacement venues. Last, but Here we have a public hearing on the OCP, certainly not least, the vendors themselves have after another I see parents hustling their kids Telus tower location. Thus leaving many of us to hockey practice and games. a document that will guide decision makers in peasants, oops, I meant taxpayers and voters, become a loose-knit family looking after one Sure, we have plenty to do helping those the coming decade and only three members of in the area remaining with at best nominal cell another, helping each other with heavy items who fall by the wayside. council could be bothered to show up. telephone reception. and helping watch one another’s tables. There But we should never lose sight of the potenThe optics are disturbing. Already there is Second, and more important, is the chairwere lots of laughs and visiting. tial of today. w There is de¿nite sadness at the loss of this woman’s statement the tower would, “have a My generation had its national pride suphuge h negative visual impact.” Since when have community icon. pressed by many different political groups. CVRD C directors had any concern whatsoever Sue Jensen They cloaked their views in anti-American w visual or negative social impact of any Cowichan Bay with jargon and urged us not to demonstrate “too a activity especially CVRD initiated activity? “Are today’s grads better prepared for adulthood than much pride” lest we appear to be like those W Witness the chairwoman’s relentless drive to their parents?” guys south of the border. place p the CVRD’s industrial/commercial waste More letters online You answered: (45 votes) Well, the fact is we have a lot to be very management m and recycle facility in the midst p r oud of. 84 per cent NO o a residential neighbourhood and on prime of Also, read fresh stories every day and share I n the lpast couple of years we have been a agricultural land on Cameron Taggart Road. your thoughts immediately through the comTo vote on the next Question of the Week, log onto the seeing strong evidence of just how much othTwo standards? 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by Ann Andersen

Confusion was rampant among would-be voters in the federal general election when they were forced to ďŹ gure out which of several small polling stations they were to vote at instead of the traditional one-stop Agricultural Hall.

1957: roads

Retailers were called to a special meeting of Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce to decide whether to stay open six days a week during July and August, thus abandoning the Thursday half-day holiday for the summer.

With a new highway slicing through the municipality, North Cowichan inherited from the provincial government old highway stretches that included the route from (old) Cowichan Lake Road to Crofton.

Book remembers the Ă&#x201E;rst European settler Dateline 1957: 1957: John Humphries here in 1958 Ann Andersen

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istory of Cowichan, penned by E. Blanche Norcross, is considered by many as the deÂżnitive guide to early valley history. In mid-1957 Ms. Norcross was putting the Âżnishing touches on her slim volume preparing for publication in the fall in time for B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centennial year, 1958. In July, the Leader published a few excerpts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Vancouver Island became a Crown colony in 1858, the district now known as Cowichan had but one white settler. This was John Humphries, a native of Kent and ex-Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay Company employee. Under the terms of his contract of service with the company, he received a tract of land which he chose to take up near Quamichan Lake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He married the daughter of the Quamichansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chief, built a home near the site of the present St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church and settled down. His eldest son, John, was the Âżrst child of a white parent born in the district.â&#x20AC;? Humphries died in 1905 and lived to see the valley of the big trees turned slowly and painfully into farm land. John N. Evans came to the district in 1864 and described the thousands of acres as a few small fern patches â&#x20AC;&#x201D; dubbed prairies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; surrounded by trees.

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larissa Peter prospered as a student and as a person during her time at Dwight International School. Peter not only put considerable time and energy into her studies, she thrived by getting involved in all facets of the daily routine at the multicultural school. An improved work ethic produced better grades. “I was probably trying harder this year,’’ said Peter. “I think it comes fairly naturally. I usually get most of my work done in class. In math, I have to work at it.’’ At the same time, “leadership roles picked up,’’ she said. Peter was involved on senior council and the grad committee. “We did a lot of things,’’ she said. “We’ve done pizza days, dances and sports days.’’ Being at a small school with just 16 grads and a little more than 100 students overall was a unique experience Peter will always cherish. “I think it’s a good thing,’’ she said. “Probably almost half is Aboriginal. We have Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, a few Americans, Mexicans. “Half of the school is boarding and half the school is day students.’’ Peter ¿t into the latter category, living in Duncan and commuting to the Shawnigan Lake campus. Sports have always provided an impor-

tant outlet for Peter — both in the community and at school. “I played soccer for over 10 years,’’ she said. “I’ve played most of the school sports we’ve had. I’ve been in volleyball, soccer, basketball and badminton.’’ Peter enjoyed the contrast in the big-city atmosphere of playing soccer at the North American Indigenous Games in Denver, Colorado in 2006 and the close-knit feel of the 2008 version in her home community. She was part of the midget girls’ soccer team that won the silver medal in NAIG 2008. Peter just landed a job for the summer at the Hiiye’yu House of Friendship Society working on a variety of projects. “I kind of wanted to work here,’’ she said. “It’s a really good environment and I heard how well they work (together).’’ Peter will be attending UVic in the fall, taking social sciences courses with the aim of one day becoming an Aboriginal lawyer.

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“Any student can go work in the garden,’’said garden,’’ said Matheson. The students learned how to grow a wide variety of vegetables and fruit. “Because we planted it, there’s something about growing your own food, getting fresh vegetables from the garden,’’ said Matheson. As part of BEAT, she also helped with the less-than-glamourous job of sorting garbage during the Brentwood Regatta weekend when thousands of people assemble on the school grounds, but didn’t mind. Matheson is looking forward to continuing her studies at UVic in the fall, specializing in English and education, with a continued appreciation for care of the planet. “I don’t know if I’ll go into environmental science, but I’ll de¿nitely try to spread the word more,’’ she said. “When I came here, the environment was a big part of my life but not big as it is now. “Enjoy it, but respect it at the same time,’’ she advises.

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A horse wandering on the Island Highway was killed after being hit by two vehicles early last Friday morning, police say. Cpl. Kevin Day of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP, said the 1 a.m. equine accident — rare in the Cowichan area — happened June 24 after two horses got loose through the fencing of a farm in the 8600 block of the Trans-Canada Highway. One of the mounts was struck in the southbound lane just north of Mount Sicker Road. “The male driver of a 2010

GMC Yukon struck on horse, apparently killing it instantly,” Day said. A 2002 white Mercedes Benz — also driven by a male — then hit the horse as it lay on the highway. Both vehicles were towed from the scene where the drivers suffered minor injuries, he said. “The other horse, fortunately, was not struck and it was returned to the farm.” Charges are not being pursued in the incident, Day noted. — Peter W. Rusland

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Sophia Wilson, 4, and her dad Myles from Salt Spring Island enjoy an afternoon at The Vintage Machinery Society presentation of Fathers’ Day Tractor Show at the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre on Sunday June 19.

More than 40 vintage tractors and trucks crowded onto the top ﬁeld of the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre as part of the Duncan and District Vintage Machinery Society’s annual Father’s Day Antique Tractor Show, said society president John Shiell. Winners included: Daryl Wedman and his 1927 Hart Parr 1836 for Peoples Choice and Best Restoration; Best Original went to Colton Ellison’s 1948 Massey Harris Pony; the slow race winner was Nick Sutton and his International B275, circa 1962.

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ast Thursday’s year-end Àash mob at Tansor Elementary School was such a riot, students want the song-and-dance event booked every month. “It was really cool,” said Grade 1 pupil Jesse Saari. “I loved it because we all worked on it together,” Grade 4 student Travis Marshall said of instruction by music teacher Debra Sumner to hundreds of Tansor kids. “First, we were taught in the music room, “ Marshall explained of the dance moves, “but we didn’t do it in the ¿eld as a whole school.” Sumner and Cathy Schmidt stood on stage and led students through choreographed tunes based on sunny

Debra Sumner, left, and Cathy Schmidt lead kids through last week’s Åash mob. moves, while Anna Reynolds supthemes such as Here Comes The Sun, ported a monthly Àash mob, maybe and Walking On Sunshine. with different themes. “It was really hard learning all the “You can learn more moves and steps,” noted Grade 4’s Ariel Grinyer. But classmate Tyra Stewart favoured at home you can show them to your parents.” a faster pace. Meanwhile, Sumner and Schmidt “It was really fun, and I’d do it in the were simply happy for sunny weather rain, or in any weather.” during Tansor’s FM1. So would Riely DeGroot. “We wanted to celebrate the sun be“Let’s get sponsors for this so you cause it hasn’t been here for so long,” get snacks afterward.” said Sumner. Saige Brimacombe loved the jazzy

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Winners announced in arts council Canada Day contest When it comes to expressing a love of Canada, Beverlee McLeod speaks more eloquently than most. The Cowichan Valley Arts Council in conjunction with an anonymous arts supporter recently awarded three local artists for their work in a show called Why I Love Canada. The ﬁrst place prize of $500 was awarded to McLeod, left, for her piece titled Why I Love Canada. Second place of $250 went to Susan Jean Whyte for her

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Carolyn McDonald and Donnalee Holwerda are among the many artists showcasing their skills during this weekend’s Visions Studio Art Tour.

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Annual arts highlight: Neighbours and friends combine their skills in tour Peter W. Rusland

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ouble vision happens at Cherry Point painter Carolyn McDonald’s studio this weekend as she shares her display space with potter Donnalee Holwerda. The duo is among 14 multi-media artists showing work during Cowichan’s annual Visions Art Studio Tour. Two of Visions’ other 10 valley venues also sport work by exhibiting guests. Susan Jean Whyte visits painter Mollyanne

Baker’s studio; and potter/jeweler Rosemary Danaher appears at the studio of metalsmith/ jeweler/textile maker Rene Deerheart. Former teacher McDonald was excited about opening her Kinscote Road homestudio for her Visions venue-debut offering 40 of her vibrant canvases beside 100 of Holwerda’s functional clay creations. “It gives a bit of a variety and her pottery is very nature oriented so it’ll ¿t in very nicely here,” McDonald said of sharing her Seagate roost perched above Cowichan Bay. “I’ve know Donnalee for maybe three years, and she has a lovely studio called the Big Fat Quail just up the road. “Because she’s a neighbour and a friend, I thought it would be perfect.” So did Holwerda. “It seems easier for people to come to one

piece titled Hope. And third prize of $250 went to Ellie Hallman for her piece titled From Coat to Coast and In Between. All entrants work will be on display until July 15, at PORTALS: The CVAC Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage located in the Island Savings Centre, 2687 James Street in Duncan. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

stop to see two different artists. “Visions makes for a lovely day going around to different artists’ homes — and seeing where people work is always interesting,” said the eight-year potter from Chatham, Ont. Jamaica-born, Ontario-trained McDonald noted silversmith Michele Heath’s Visions stop also sits on Kingscote Road. “Michele told me all about Visions and one year I was her guest and I enjoyed it,” McDonald said. Now it’s McDonald’s turn to offer refreshments as patrons poke through her gardens blooming with her acrylic and mixed-media pieces. “I love colour and most of my work is colourful. “You can express so much feeling with colour,” she said of her land- and townscapes “I’ve also just done a series of paintings on a sort of tropical place — perhaps in Jamaica. “It’s a dream-like place with a person in it; just someone in the landscape, a person you have to make the story for.” Her works complement Holwerda’s nature-inspired, hand-thrown platters, bowls, vases and more. “It’s mostly functional ware that often has a leaf motif,” she said, “but I also do basic mugs and bowls. New to my work this year is a collection of quails — round ornamental things.” Holwerda studied clay work in Virginia before moving to Cowichan four years back. She too is pumped about pairing pottery with paintings. “The diversity of it is great; people get to see two very different mediums.” Your ticket What: Visions Art Studio Tour When: Until July 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Cowichan-wide. Tickets: Free. Call 250-743-3862. Tour map: www.visionsarttour.ca

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Sketchy Dog adds jazz bite to rock classics Peter W. Rusland

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lassic-rock tunes torqued by jazz masters Sketchy Black Dog will run loose in Cowichan during two Canada Day shows. SBD plays Averill Creek Vineyard Friday afternoon, chased by an evening date at Cowichan Bay’s Terrain Regional Kitchen. They should be interesting shows. The talent-loaded band bills itself as “probably the hippest group that has been brought to Vancouver Island... humorous, engaging, intense and moving... regardless of one’s stylistic taste.” Quite a claim from a group dedicated to unique spins of Bowie, Zeppelin, Hendrix and more. “Taking timeless rock songs and originals to places both irreverent and fragile, this piano trio violates and whispers in the ears of its audience,” states SBD’s press stuff. The band is the brainchild of Russian-born, New Yorkraised pianist Misha Piatigorsky, and L.A. drummer Chris Wabich. Wabich has worked with the Zappa family, Sting, Stanley Jordan, Leonard Cohen, and Ludacris. Piatigorsky won the Thelonious Monk Composers Competition, directs jazz legend Mark Murphy, and has appeared with jazz giants Wynton Marsalis, Claudio Roditi, and Michael Brecker. They’re joined by bass ace Neil Swainson. Sketchy Black Dog has a 2 p.m. show at Averill Creek Vineyard, 6552 North Road, Duncan and a 7 p.m. gig at Terrain Regional Kitchen, 1681 Cowichan Bay Rd. Tickets are $20. Call 250-597-0050 or 250-709-9986.

Cowichan painter loads the texture on to a blank canvas for weekend tour Krista Siefken

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Chelsey Dollman opens her studio to the public this Canada Day weekend.

f you look closely, you may recognize places or spaces in Chelsey Dollman’s abstract paintings. Then again, you may not. “I like the idea of ambiguity,” Dollman said. “Not really knowing what you’re looking at. I think a lot of abstract art is beautiful and has designs that can be appealing, but there’s something about the idea of something hidden beneath the surface that I like.” Consider Dollman’s new eight-piece collection a burst of elusive realism. “I think it’s nice for the viewer to have both options — abstract, but looking for something else behind it. I ¿nd that alluring.” Also alluring is Dollman’s use of texture.

“I use oil paint, but I don’t use a brush at all,” she explained. “I use a pallet knife, so that gives a real depth and texture which I really enjoy and seems to draw a lot of people in. It’s got that thick impasto texture that has a buttery appeal.” To further draw people in, elementary school teacher Dollman is hosting a studio tour from July 1 to 4, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The show will also feature ¿ve pieces from a previous Dollman collection. And on July 2, she’ll be doing a live painting — viewers can watch a blank canvas transform into an abstract oil painting. Prices range from about $200 to $600, but painting is more than occupation for Dollman. “Our daughter was having some health problems at the beginning of last year, and it forced us to travel back and forth to

Winnipeg every three weeks for treatment,” she said. “Painting helped cover the costs, and has de¿nitely been a place to go and escape.” Dollman explained that after doctor appointments and blood tests, being able to immerse herself in her paint and canvas was a source of relief from the worries that plague any loving mother of a sick child. “Getting lost in the ideas, in the colour mixing and the texture,” she said, “is a really positive escape.” Your ticket What: Chelsey Dollman Art Tour When: July 1 to 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 3097 Stonehaven Place, Duncan Tickets: Free. Call 250-746-9744 or visit Chelsey’s Art Studio Facebook page, or www.chelseysartstudio.webs.com for more information.

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Your Cowichan Valley events calendar Society, 1 p.m., Shawnigan Lake village. Tickets $10 per person. Call 250-743-9196 for information.

A Canada Day Celebration: at the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre featuring Canada tattoos, bouncy castle, ﬂag

CAPRICE THEATRE www.capricecinemas.com NOW Street, PLAYING 404 Duncan DUNCAN 24 HR. Showline 748-0678

TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON NO PASSES ACCEPTED

Healthy Living Dr. Fei Yang (Dr. TCM, Reg.Ac) Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Acupuncture / Diet Therapy

Daily 1:00, 6:45 & 9:40

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Cowichan Station Summer Celebration: celebrate Canada Day with a community clean-up, entertainment and a pickup baseball game, at the Hub (the old Cowichan Station School), 2375 Koksilah Road. Call 250-746-7804 for information. Quamichan Lake Family Cyclathon: kicks off the Maple Bay Community Association’s Canada at the

Bay event, followed by the parade, lunch and afternoon activities. The ride starts at the new fire hall on Maple Bay Road at 9:15 a.m. and finishes at the old fire hall in Maple Bay. Canada Day Celebration: featuring live music, bonfire, dance, food, entertainment, and Games, noon until 3 p.m. at the Duncan Community Lodge (former Moose Lodge) on Moose Road, in conjunction with the Cowichan Intercultural Society, and Your Health Connection.

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ceremony, a concession, and birthday cake. The Centre opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 4:30 p.m. Unlimited train rides included with a nominal $2 admission. Call 250-7151113 or visit the website www.discoveryforest.com

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in the trunk, books, crafts and farm vendors, and old-fashioned games, at the Hub (the old Cowichan Station School), 2375 Koksilah Road. Call 250-746-7804 for information. Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra: brings their continetntcrossing Gypsy-folk wanderings back to Vancouver Island, 7 p.m., Dancing Bean Café, 9752 Willow St., Chemainus. Tickets $10 Call 250-246-5050.

Sunday Junction Artists Market: featuring painter Jeanne Aten, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Whippletree Junction.

Monday Rodrigo: if Latin guitar stylings is what makes your day then get your butt down here, 8 8 p.m., Duncan Garage Showroom, 330 Duncan Street. Tickets are $15 advance and at the door. Call 250-748-7246.

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Music in the Park presents The Devan Bailey Big Band: music of the ‘30’s, 40’s and ‘50’s. Think Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, 7 p.m. until dusk, Waterwheel Park, Chemainus, rain or shine. Admission by donation. Gourmet hot dogs and refreshments available.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT! SATURDAY - JULY 2 - 9 PM

“O’MALLY AND THE STOWAWAYS” $10 TICKET OR 3/$25

SUNDAY - JULY 3 - 4-8 PM ON THE OUTSIDE DECK

“ACOUSTIC JAM” EASY LISTENING

FRIDAY - JULY 8 - 9 PM

“DAVE LANG AND THE BLACK SQUIRRELS” $10 TICKET OR 3/$25

SUNDAY - JULY 10 - 8 PM

“ALFIE ZAPPACOSTA” $18 ADVANCE $20 AT DOOR CASH ONLY FOR TICKETS PLEASE Open Daily: Bistro 8 am * Liquor Store 9 am * Pub 11 am 1534 Joan Avenue, Crofton. 250 324 2000 www.croftonhotel.ca

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CELEBRATIONS

DEATHS

LEGALS

COMING EVENTS

Sturgeon, John Albert January 29th, 1922June 22nd, 2011 John passed away peacefully under the compassionate care of the staff at Laurel Place Hospice, Surrey BC on June 22nd, 2011. Predeceased by his wife Mary in 2007, John is survived by his son Gordon and daughter Patti (Horst), 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff of Laurel Place, Dr. Mark Green and his ofﬁce staff, as well as Lorne and Mariette Hains for all their support during the past few months. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday July 5th 2011 at 2 pm at Valley View Memorial Gardens, 14660 72 Avenue, Surrey BC. Reception to follow.

In compliance of MHP Regulations notice is hereby given to

Forty isn’t old, if you’re a tree!! Help us wish a wonderful son, brother and husband a happy 40th birthday. Happy Birthday Doug “OPIE” Williams.

IN MEMORIAM

Eric John Blasko June 2, 1981 - July 4, 2007 Remembered Everyday

DEATHS

FRANK MATHER September 5, 1918 – June 24, 2011 Born in Mansfield, England, Frank was the fourth child of ten in the family of Arthur and Florence Mather. He married Jenny Fairweather of Longforgan, Scotland on June 12, 1943 and remained devoted to her until her death in 1991. They moved to Canada in 1954 where he taught in a one room school at Partridge Hill, Alberta. He was a teacher and principal in several schools in the Fort Saskatchewan area until moving to Duncan, British Columbia in 1965 where he continued his teaching career until he retired in 1983. He managed to persuade many of his “Fort friends” to move to the coast and they became a closeknit community. Frank had a passion for learning and travel. He roamed from Terra del Fuego to the Taj Mahal, Montreal to Moscow with many stops in between and loved to recount his many adventures. His grandchildren Alissa (Zac), Brendan, Shannon, Ryan and Lindsay and his great-grand daughter Karys were his real pride. They will miss him greatly. He is also survived by his older brother Arthur, sisters Jean Surguy and Doris Bartlett, numerous nieces and nephews, his dear companion, Nan, and his son, Brian (Sue) of Courtenay. Thanks to the second floor staff at Cowichan District Hospital for taking good care of him, to Sandra for her words of comfort and to Karen Winterburn for her support and devotion. Donations to the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation in lieu of flowers, please.

In loving memory

For those who love, time is not.... Missing you today and always.

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Chemainus Giant Market Day

Holly Lynn Ladouceur (Gilbertson) in regards

Willow Street Saturday, July 9, 2011 8:00am – 3:00pm

to the removal and sale of the abandoned manufactured home described as a 1975 Glendale MH reg # 035838 located at #20-3497 Gibbins Rd. Duncan, B.C., V9L 6C9. The Landlord, Jay Gaudreau, #99-3497 Gibbins Rd., Duncan, B.C., V9L 6C9, intends to remove and dispose of the property unless possession is taken, all arrears are paid, and the Manufactured Home is removed from the MHP site as ordered by the RTB. WAREHOUSEMAN’S Lien Act Notice is hereby given to the following persons, under the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, that the goods placed by yourself will be disposed of and/or sold July 15, 2011 11:00 AM, at SNAP Self Storage for the purpose of partly satisfying the contractual agreement on the contents of the storage unit located at SNAP Self Storage Inc., 2840 Roberts Road Duncan BC: Unit # 245 Alphonse Darryl $707.44 Sewell Douglas Unit # 4 $553.14 Unit # 253-U Aleck Charmane $546.40 Unit # 52

Brown Darren $1230.11 Unit # 148 Coburn Sharlene $917.00 Unit # 168 Mullin Bill $1065.10 Unit # 25 Hales Randy $794.80 Unit # 212-U Phinn David $980.89 Unit # C352 Zabok David $1877.98 Unit # 252-U Stobries Howard $766.15 Unit # 79-6 Johnson Charlene $1844.50 Unit # C350 Zabok David $1791.78 Unit # 33 Lamontagne Darren $2009.01 Unit # 123 Winia Jeffrey $1008.34

LOST AND FOUND FOUND. MEN’S Super cycle bicycle. (250)748-1735. KEYS FOUND at corner of Westholme and Richards Trail on Friday, June 10. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial ofﬁce, next to Buckerﬁelds.

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Call the Chemainus & District Chamber of Commerce at 250-246-3944 for more details www.chemainus.bc.ca

Chemainus Wednesday Market Every Wednesday June 1 - September 7 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Fresh produce, Home baking, Crafts, Food, Nuts, Jams and much more. For information call Chamber of Commerce

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www.chemainus.bc.ca LEGALS June 24, 2011

LEGALS File: D730107

Notice of Application for a Water Licence Water Act I/We Raymond Scott of 3288 Snerburn Road, Cobble Hill have applied for a water licence to (divert, use, sore) water out of Burnham Creek which flows south east and discharges into Shawnigan Creek and give notice of my application to all persons affected. The (a) point of diversion or (b) storage dam will be located at Lat 48.67728 Long 123.61973. The quantity of water to be diverted or store is 80,000 gallons. The purpose of which the water will be used is Land Improvement. The land on which the water will be used is Private Property. Anyone having concerns or comments with regard to the above proposal, please contact me/ us at the above address in order that I/we may discuss the issues and arrive at a mutually acceptable arrangement. Objections to this application may be filed with the Regional Water Manager at Ministry of Environment, at: 2080 Labieux Rd., Nanaimo, B.C. within 30 days of the date of the publication of this notice. Information provided in response to this Notice will be used to help adjudicate this water licence application. Your reply will also be subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection Act. If you have any questions regarding the treatment of your personal information, please contact the information, Privacy, Security Office, Information Management Branch, Corporate Services Division.

Your Community, Your Classiﬁeds. Call 310-3535

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRAVEL

LOST AND FOUND

GETAWAYS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED

MILL BAY- (2 minutes from Mill Bay ferry) Beautiful ocean front cottage, sleeps 2 to 4. Weekly, $1000, Monthly $3000, all inclusive. Includes all amenities. NS/NP. 250743-6186.

ARE You Ready To Finally Earn Some EXTRA INCOME Working Full-Time Or Part-Time From Your Home Or Ofﬁce? If Your Answer is YES..contact cbnner@blumail.org for more info

FOODSAFE AT Island Savings Centre, July 23rd, Aug. 20th courses 8:30-4:30 $65. 250746-4154 www.saferfood.ca

STEEL FABRICATOR. Must have Red Seal, experience in running a crew, structural steel fab, installation, piping layout, painting & produce simple shop drawings. Email resume to ofﬁce@vmsgroup.ca or fax 250-365-2131

POOL/HOT TUB Technician with knowledge of electronics. Background in the industry would be good. Please call to arrange interview : Gloria, Aquafun. 250-748-2611

HELP WANTED

KEYS FOUND at Herd & Osborne Rd, approx June 17/11. 3 Keys on a “Smarter than I look” lanyard, with name tag Johnny and a couple of Winnie the Pooh figurines. Can be claimed at the News Leader Pictorial office, #2 - 5380 Trans Can Hwy, beside Buckerfields.

LOST: Neutered male, grey & white tabby cat. Tattoo in ear, missing some fur on tail. Lost near Gov’t and Pine area since June 16th. Please call (250) 746-5245 with details The News Leader Pictorial office is holding several sets of “found” keys”, since March 2003. Stop into the office and see if any belong to you. #2-5380 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, next to Buckerfields

LOST: MAN’S ring in front of Liquor Plus Store, near London Drugs. Extremely sentimental. Substantial gift if returned. (250)743-5438 or (250)732-5438.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 310.3535

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CAN’T STOP DRINKING? Cobble Hill Discussion Group Mon, Thurs & Friday 8:00 pm. 3141 Cameron Taggart Rd., Cobble Hill. (250)743-3863

LOOKING for ballroom dance partner, preferably but not essential, with bronze or silver level experience. I am a senior, 5 ft 6”, 140 lbs who likes to practice and dance when I am not ﬁshing, gardening or playing tennis or pickle ball. I respond to Peter, (250) 510-4573 or email pdjones@shaw.ca

FOOT CARE NURSE caring service in the comfort of your home. Call Charlotte, LPN 250-732-4784

Recognize Habits and Patterns that hold you back • Stop Smoking • Addictions • Fears & Phobia • Weight Loss • Self Esteem/Conﬁdence Assisting People in the Valley for 19 years

Techniques Include: Hypnosis E.F.T. T.A.T. WHEE Barbara Adelborg C.M.H., H.T. is a Certiﬁed Hypnotherapist 106-225 Canada Ave., Duncan

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SUNNY SUMMER Specials At Florida’s Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach Stay a week or longer Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800541-9621.

CHILDREN CHILDCARE AVAILABLE Babysitter available for the summer of 2011 for 1-2 children, ages 2 and up. I am available Mon-Fri, time negotiable. Gibbins Rd area is preferred. I have taken the babysitting course through Island Savings Centre and have had 2 years experience babysitting. I am 14 years old and am very responsible from a Christian up-bringing. Please call my parents and myself for an introductory interview. Chelsea 250-748-5060

Flower Store Wake up & smell the roses be your own boss! Existing 20 year old turnkey franchise available in Victoria. $49,900. Serious inquiries only, 604444-4476 or Toll Free 1-866444-9114. WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop- ideal for woodwork. One bedroom loft includes washer, dryer,dish washer. Located on 4 wooded acres in Cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area).Available Sept 1, 2011. $1250/m. Call 250-709-2010 for details.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES HSSE SUPERVISOR Competition #BU11-0078 We have an immediate opening for a Health, Safety, Security & Environment Supervisor. The successful candidate can be located in either the lower mainland or Okanagan area. You will be responsible for providing Health, Safety, Security & Environment support to our Ready Mix, Aggregate, Asphalt and Landscape divisions in Metro Vancouver, Okanagan Valley, the Shuswapp and Central BC, but not limited to these locations. Duties: promoting job safety and environment awareness; implementation of acceptable working methods and practices; compliance with Safety & Environmental responsibilities; and act as champion on defined HSSE topics. Successful applicant will have 5 years of HSSE experience. Qualifications should include: Construction Safety Officer and a combination of education and experience. Extensive travel will be required. Submit your resume by quoting competition number by July 12, 2011 to: BURNCO Rock Products Ltd Fax: (403) 440-3454 Attention: Human Resources OR E-mail: careers@burnco.com www.burnco.com We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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In September the Cowichan Valley CCRR is offering The Good Beginnings: Professional Development for Family Child Care Providers (BCFCCA) $125.00 includes HST. Registration begins July 11, 2011. For details Ph. 250-746-4135 ext 231 or ccrr@clementscentre.org CVCCRR is a program of the Clements Centre Society funded by the Province of BC. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HELP WANTED Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. 2)Driller Blaster Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 JANITOR. 3 nights at 2 hrs per night, $400/mo, could work into 5 nights. Experienced, criminal record check. Call 1250-383-3220. Send resume to: wives1@shaw.ca

NAIL TECH space for rent, busy downtown salon. Call (250) 597-2200

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PERMANENT CARRIERS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING ROUTES: COWICHAN BAY 253400 – Pritchard, Wilmot (49 papers) 253505 – Bicks, Casa Linda, Deighton, Gordon, Lincolnshire, Longwood, Wadham (52 papers) DUNCAN 104505 – Brandt, Bright, Cormorant, Glenora (49 papers)

*paper counts are approximates CALL LARA NOW Extension 224

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PIONEER HOUSE Restaurant now accepting applications for evening line cooks with 2 years cooking experience. Submit your resume attention: Matt, 4675 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan, B.C. or by email: pioneerhouse@shaw.ca

HELP WANTED

CITY OF DUNCAN CASUAL/ON-CALL OFFICE SUPPORT WORKER The City of Duncan invites applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications, and abilities for the position of Casual/On Call Office Support Worker. Under direct supervision, the successful candidate will be required to perform a broad range of secretarial, receptionist, accounting and office duties. Desired Education: Post secondary secretarial courses or an acceptable combination of training and experience. Education in a formal accounting program would be considered and asset. Desired Skills and Abilities Strong telephone skills Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Cash receipting experience Sound knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation Able to type accurately and rapidly, minimum of 60 wpm Some level of experience in taking and producing detailed minutes of meetings Good knowledge of modern office practices and Municipal accounting procedures Able to perform clerical and secretarial assignments with minimal supervision Must be a quick learner and be able to multi-task Able to operate a variety of standard office equipment Able to process a variety of confidential material with discretion and integrity Able to be polite, tactful and courteous in dealing with the public and be neat in appearance Must have a valid BC driver’s licence Experienced in purchasing and inventory control Good knowledge of the methods, practices and principles entailed in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation and payroll functions Able to perform mathematical and arithmetic computations Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials and other members of staff Good knowledge of the function, practices and procedures, bylaws, policies and regulations pertaining to the operation of a Public Works Department This is a casual/on call union position with an hourly rate of $22.16 (2009 rate), and an additional twelve (12%) percent of the gross wage in lieu of benefits. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their detailed resume, containing full details of education, training and experience, date available, and three references, IN th CONFIDENCE by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7 , 2011 to the attention of Christopher Paine – Accountant/Office Manager, City of Duncan, 200 Craig St, Duncan, B.C., V9L 1W3 or by email to paine@duncan.ca.

LADYSMITH CARRIER ROUTES FRIDAY DELIVERIES PERMANENT CARRIERS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING ROUTES: 656305 – Bayview, Clarke, Gifford, Stephensen (88 papers) 656350 – Belaire, Hambrooke, Hartley, Jamison, Lions, Rigby, Root, Fourth Ext. (155 papers) ** 656400 – 401-533 Baden-Powell/Methuen/Roberts/White, 110-340 Fifth/Fourth (72 papers) 656452 – ** 8-33 Baden-Powell, 7-340 Esplanade, 100-341 First, 104-127 Forward, 9-149 Methuen, 9-133 White (139 papers) ** 656500 – 409-532 Buller/Gatacre/High, 410-640 Fifth, 631-641 Sixth (61 papers) 656550 – 11-133 Buller/Gatacre/High, 410-640 Esplanade/ First (54 papers) 656700 – 700-1099 Esplanade/First/Second, 1-199 French/ Kitchener/Symonds/Warren (69 papers) 656850 – Colonia, Delcourt, Defrane, Wallace (62 papers) 656900 – Brown, Nash, Stillin, Stuart, Walkem (124 papers) ** 657000 – Hooper, Ridgway, Rothdale, Russell (56 papers) 657050 – Ashwell, Gourlay, Louise, McNiven, Tassin (77 papers) All paper counts are approximates ** Indicates a route that can be split up CALL LARA TODAY

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EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas ďŹ replaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of a kindâ&#x20AC;? property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

NEED RESPITE? Will look after loved one while you have a break. Cook, clean, bathe, etc. Price negotiable as to amount of care reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call Darlene at (250)701-0384, (250)710-2844

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WELL-MAINTAINED HOME/ Recreational Property. 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm 2ba, 5 acres usable timbered land, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. Priced to sell$435k 250-478-2648, 250745-3387. By appt ONLY.

FOOT CARE NURSE In home service. Senior discounts. Call Tilo, LPN (250)709-9426.

Email: cvrd@cvrd.bc.ca Website: http://www.cvrd.bc.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

BEST MASSAGE, on Vancouver Island, $50/hr, 7 days by appt. 250-510-1963

Phone: (250) 746-2500 Fax: (250) 746-2513

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS

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REAL ESTATE

Phone (250)715-1094

SALESPERSON - Multi tasker with computer and data entry skills. Apply at Tayaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Treasures, 438B Trans Canada Hwy. Call (250)709-9933.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HUSBAND FOR HIRE. Nothing but the best. Carpenter, plumber, painter, electrician, pressure washing. Just ask my wife! Call 250-746-4493 or 250-709-1111

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JOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Autobody Technician. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere. Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795

RESIDENT CARETAKERS wanted. This position involves the cleaning and upkeep of the Lodge and grounds in exchange for a lakefront 3 bedroom doublewide with large sunroom, heat, power and water. This position is well suited to a semi retired or retired couple with maintenance and handyman experience. Apply with resume to Duncan Community Lodge, 2244 Moose Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 5C2. dclodge@shaw.ca or by fax 250-597-0168

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WORK WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

FREE ITEMS 2 STOREY 1906 Heritage house for demolition. FREE. Must take all. 250-748-9258 lv msg

FURNITURE Oak dining room buffet with hutch and table with 6 chairs, good quality, $300. Call (250)245-7541.

HOMES WANTED

JEWELS, FURS BUY, SELL, Watches, Estate Jewellery, Gold, Diamonds, Repairs, Custom designs. St. Thomas Gold & Silver, 895 Fort Street, Victoria, 250-3807698.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Independent Business Owner Call or email for products

(250) 510-6305 email:

shop@cbncanada.com COMMERCIAL Dishwasher: Moyer (Diebel) Model 501HT, 2 min. cycle, 1 HP motor, 20 PSI, 4 wire 60 amp power. $550. Call Andy (250)7467267 or Gerry 250-748-8969

HERITAGE Pawn Bargains! Weedeaters, Pearl drum kit & rack, electric guitars/amps, keyboards, mixing boards, 12-string guitars, video game systems, bicycles, generator, JBL PA system. 430 Whistler, 250-746-9810. www.heritage pawnbrokers.com

WE BUY HOUSES U-PICK STRAWBERRIES Katie Farm beside Russell Farms Market. Westholme, Daily 10am-9pm. June 27th

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WANTED, a (small?) Tiger Torch for burning a few weeds. 250-748-0928 eves

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER $339,900 2 year old 3 bdrm home, 6157 Lakeview Dr. Main ďŹ&#x201A;oor handicap access, basement 2 bdrms down, with kitchen for roughed in for rental suite potential. Take a look on line:

Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s price. Guaranteed!

MORTGAGES

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RENTALS

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

ESTATE SALE: 2 bdrm Cowichan Bay rancher, approx. 33 yrs old, 1500 sq ft, 2 1/2 bath, 2 car garage, workshop. Recent upgrades: roof/ďŹ&#x201A;oors/windows. Private location, priced well below assessed value $319,900. Serious enquiries only.(250)710-6799 after 5pm.

CHEMAINUS CONDO FOR RENT 2 BR, 2 Bath, bright, clean, 5 appliances, walk to town, adult oriented, one year lease, no smoking, pets negotiable, available immediately, $950. Call 250-246-9952.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

COTTAGES

HOMES FOR RENT

$500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many room types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-7480661, (Duncan).

MAPLE GROVE APTS. 3271 Cowichan Lake Rd 2 & 3 Bedroom Units _____________________

*Heat & Hot water included *Family oriented *Clean & quiet *Renovated units *Indoor Pets welcome *Onsite Laundry Facilities

BRIGHT, clean, 2 bdrm condo, W/D, F/S/D, close to schools/parks/shopping. Aug 1st. $800/m. 250-665-6527

Call (250) 710-7515 to view

COWICHAN Bay Arms, $595. 1-bdrm condo. Quiet, large patio doors from living and bdrm to private balcony. N/P N/S. Sunny location, walk to quaint Cow Bay village. 250743-9875 or leave message @ 1-888-505-5493.

SPRINGRIDGE MANOR- 961 Cavell- 1 studio Apt, $575. 1 bdrm $675. Heat, hot water. NS/NP, no partiers, refs. (250)748-3729. WORKSHOP/ LIVING SPACE FOR RENT Insulated 700 sq ft workshop- ideal for woodwork. One bedroom loft includes washer, dryer,dish washer. Located on 4 wooded acres in Cobble Hill (Arbutus Ridge area).Available Sept 1, 2011. $1250/m. Call 250-709-2010 for details.

DUNCAN: 1 & 2-bdrm, 5 appls, close to School, Hospital and bus route. $650-$800 utils. Lv msg: 250-597-4018. DUNCAN, 1 bdrm southerly exp, 2nd ﬂoor, 5 appl’s, balcony, $800/mo. 250-746-5049 DUNCAN: CENTRAL, 1100 sqft, bright, 2 bd, 5 appl’s, $875+ util. N/P (250)743-9555

PARKLAND PLACE 620 Dobson Road 250-748-0496

DUNCAN: SPACIOUS 2 bdrm condo, central, 4 appls. NS/NP. $825. 250-746-1019, 250-746-4509, after 6pm.

RARELY FOR RENT Ocean & Harbour views 55+ Building Ladysmith 385 Davis Road

250-246-5688

Ladysmith: beautiful clean quiet, completely renovated. Grand ocean and mountain views, small pet neg., starting at $740. 250-668-9086.

FREE Heat, hotwater & parking. Low hydro. Walking distance to: Shopping, Restaurants, Malaspina College, Pubs, Chances Casino. Quiet building with video security. Adjacent to 27 acres of parkland including playing ﬁelds, walking trails, swimming holes & ﬁshing.

DUNCAN, 1 bdrm cottage, near town, gas f/p, 4 appl’s, pet considered. $800 + util. July 15th (250)746-6383 SOUTH SHAWIGAN Lk, sm waterfront cabin, 2 bdrm, utils incld, private wharf. $1200. 1 yr lease. (250)883-0475.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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CLEAN, SPACIOUS, 2-bdrm, top ﬂoor, 5 appls, laminate ﬂoors, 2525 Dingwall St., $795 mo, call 1-(250)474-0545.

SHAUGHNESSY GARDENS, 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd. Clean 2 bdrm units. Full size fridge, stove & dishwasher. Carpet & linoleum, window coverings, ﬁreplace. Quiet, well maintained bldg with elevator & sauna. Close to Schools & Hospitals. To view call Dorcas, (250)710-7515, 250-710-7989.

Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090

HUGE SUITE in Duplex, Duncan area. Large yard, 4 bdrms, 2 decks, F/P. $1250 mo. + utils. Call 1(250)704-1251.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS 34’ 5TH-WHEEL on private pad, Duncan, $700 incl’s heat & internet. Shared laundry. NS. Small pet considered. Ref’s a must. 250-715-8135 LRG 4 BDRM MOBILE Home, on Koksilah Rd. $975.+ util. Call Mel 250-597-0617. talltimbermhp@live.com

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

HOMES FOR RENT

FURNISHED STUDIO, 8 km N of Duncan. Satellite, laundry, 8 acres. $575. (250)748-1310.

2 BDRM, 1 den house, all appl incl. Small yard, small pet considered. Close to hospital. Avail July 15. $1100 per mo. 250-746-1815 3 BED, 2 bath, basement, garage, 5 appl., N/S, small pet ok, walking distance to town. $1450. Avail July 1. (250)7019057 or (250)252-0289 CHEMAINUS- 2 bdrm house, large yard, close to shopping, small pet welcome. Available Now. $900 mo. 250-246-3797 DUNCAN, 3 bdrm 1/2 duplex, 4 years new, 5 appliances, fenced yard, close to hospital, Cowichan Commons, on bus route. No pets or smokers. Available Aug 1st. References required. $1250. (250)7467480, leave message. SOUTH SHAWIGAN Lakenew 2 bdrm waterfront home, private wharf. $1500. 1 year lease. (250)883-0475.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AVAILABLE AUGUST 1, 7000 sq.ft. store front with excellent exposure, overhead doors, ample parking. 250748-9622 Commercial Space for lease. 2400 sq.ft. Negotiable. The furniture store building next to Duncan Elementary School 250-7480190. High trafﬁc and visibility.

COTTAGES COBBLE HILL. Handyman Special. 1 bdrm cabin on farm land. 250-743-4392.

ROWAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. (Agent for the Owner) Office: 250-748-9090 rowanproperty@shaw.ca

¾ 2-7744 Mays Rd, Duncan $595 2 BR suite w/ 2 apps, basic cable incl. ¾ 1400 Chilco Rd (Lwr), Crofton $600 1 BR suite w/ 2 apps & shared w/d, carport ¾ 2-147 Kenneth St, Duncan $625 1 BR suite w/ 2 apps, heat & hot water incl. ¾ 5-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $650 1 BR suite w/ 4 apps, close to town ¾ Shawnigan Lake Rd, Cobble Hill $695 1 BR cottage w/ 4 apps, Hydro incl. ¾ 1-2516 Alexander St, Duncan $750 2 BR suite w/ 4 apps, close to town ¾ 7–721 Malone Rd, Ladysmith $775 3 BR townhome w/ 4 apps ¾ 1-370 Cairnsmore St, Duncan $850 2 BR 2 bth condo w/ 5 apps, adult complex ¾ 107-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $850 1 BR + den apartment w/ 5 apps, patio ¾ 303-360 Bundock Ave, Duncan $875 1 BR apartment w/ 5 apps, balcony ¾ 10124 Victoria Rd, Chemainus $895 3 BR home w/ 4 apps, ocean view ¾ 10-1090 Marchmont Rd, Duncan $925 3 BR 2 bth townhouse w/ 2 apps, carport ¾ 31–941 Malone Rd, Ladysmith $995 3 BR 2½ bth townhouse w/ 5 apps,carport ¾ 1312 McKenzie Dr, Duncan $1050 3 BR 2 ½ bth home w/ 5 apps, sundeck ¾ 3271 Gibbons Rd, Duncan $1250 3 BR 1 ½ bth duplex w/ 5 apps ¾ 3275 Cook St, Chemainus $1250 3 BR 3 bth home w/ 6 apps, gas fireplace ¾ 4865 Bench Rd, Cowichan Bay $1250 4 BR home w/ 5 apps, workshop, studio ¾ 835 Alget Pl, Mill Bay $1350 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 5 apps ¾ 2537 Mill Bay Rd, Mill Bay $1425 + water 3 BR 2 bth home w/ 4 apps, workshop ¾ 1151 Kay Pl, Mill Bay $1575 3 BR 2 ½ bth + den home w/ 5 apps ¾ 424 Davis Rd, Ladysmith $1650 3 BR 2 bth rancher w/ 5 apps, sundeck ¾ 2428 Liggett Rd, Mill Bay $1700 + Water 3 BR 4 bth home w/ 7 apps, large deck For further info please visit our website at: www.rowanproperty.ca

Service Directory 9OUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO 0ROFESSIONAL 3ERVICES IN THE #OWICHAN 6ALLEY

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES PLUMBING

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

COMPUTER SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

HAULING AND SALVAGE

LANDSCAPING

EXCEL BOOKKEEPING SERVICES. Small to medium businesses. (250)597-1313.

ABLE COMPUTER REPAIR In-home service. Seniors’ discount. Nico 250-746-6167

ELECTRICIAN LICENSED and bonded. Reasonable rates. Call Kelly 250-7430326.

STONE WORK, retaining walls & repairs. Quality landscape construction Call 250701-8319. Visit our website:

CARPENTRY

CONTRACTORS

HAULING (250) 510-4745 Appliances, Furniture, Rubbish, Yard Waste. We will deliver the new and haul away the junk, small moving jobs.

A&A GENERAL 250-7469633. Professional, Qualiﬁed and Reliable Carpenters for all your building needs. Licensed, warranty providers, insured and guaranteed workmanship.

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSE CLEANING. Mill BayCow Bay. Mature, competitive rates. Call 250-743-2774.

DAVID GALE CONSTRUCTION Additions - renovations decks, doors, windows, kitchen, bathrooms, basement suites, foundations, drywall, plumbing, electrical. ALL CERTIFIED TRADES

DAVE’S FENCING & Tractor Service. Specializing in farm, deer & horse fences. Also board, chainlink, panel installations & repairs. 20 Years experience. 250-743-9089

HOME IMPROVEMENTS IFIX HANDYMAN Services. Household repairs and renovations. Free estimates. Call Denis at 250-634-8086 or email: denisiﬁx@gmail.com

20 years in Valley Free Estimates, Plans

250-746-9956 www.davidgaleconstruction.ca

TREE SERVICES

MOBILE MILLING LTD.

Custom On Site Milling, Siding, Fencing, Beams, Lumber Grading, Lumber Sales, Cedar, Fir & Clears Excavator c/w Thumb Fully Insured NOW AVAILABLE! custom cedar fence panels

250-743-8284 or pmmill@telus.net

www.islandpaciﬁclandscaping.ca

STUCCO/SIDING

PAINTING

STUCCO - Including small jobs and refacing old stucco. Guaranteed. 250-715-5883

MIKE’S PAINTING Solutions, Interior & exterior. Serving the Island for 15 years. Free quotes. (250)597-3956

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Yard & Garden Services

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GARDENING EXPERIENCED GARDENER Call Raymond (250) 324-3202 email: rbruvold@shaw.ca PETTER’S YARD Care, 20 years experience, Landscaping, Pressure Washing, Light Hauling. Call 250-748-9775.

HANDYPERSONS ALL RUBBISH removal, small renovations, deck work, carpentry, painting, plumbing, evestrough cleaning and small moving jobs. Seniors discount. Ian 250-743-6776.

Lawn maintenance Pruning & Trimming Patio, Deck & Gutter cleaning General clean up

woodviewgroup@ hotmail.com 250.733.2000

or 250.220.9654

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

* Gutters * Windows * Siding * Moss treatment * Pressure washing Mill Bay/Duncan 250-743-3306 Chemainus/Ladysmith 250-324-3343

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PRESSURE WASHING UNDERPRESSURE POWERWASHING. Hot or cold. Free Est. Commercial/Residential. Insured. 250-715-5150.

PAINT SAINT, meticulous, res/com, decorating & painting. Brent Cooper. 701-5695

Trained Architectural Technologist

CLASSIFIEDS WORK HARD! Call 310.3535

P.M.

FENCING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PAT THE PAINTER. Small jobs ok. 25 years exp. Seniors discount. Call 250-246-0248.

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MARINE

HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE/RETAIL

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

TOWING

BOATS

Rowan Property Management Ltd. Has a large selection of homes & apartments for rent in the Cowichan Valley. Visit us at www.rowanproperty.ca or call (250)748-9090 YOUBOU- LAKE view, 4 bdrm (possibly 2 suites), W/D, stove, N/S, no drugs, refs, $1400 + utils, 1-250-653-9898.

OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN DUNCAN 2500 sq.ft. 6 separate ofﬁces, reception, conference area & kitchen, 2nd ﬂoor, AC,. $1175/mo. 250-715-6880. DUNCAN: RETAIL space for lease, 1400 sq ft, highway exposure, A/C, ample parking. 250-746-5657, 250-748-8671

80A Trunk Road Duncan Avail. Immed. Retail/ofﬁce space Located close to downtown, Duncan Mall, Lordco and Tim Horton’s. 553 sq/ft (Approx) $12 sq/ft month Rowan Property Management Ltd. (250)748-9090

ROOMS FOR RENT FURNISHED large room for rent, on bus route, $450. incl’s cable TV, util, 55+, private entrance. July 15. (250)715-1980

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 4 BDRMS Large suite. 1 bdrm available: $400 inclds utils. Wood F/P. F/S, W/D. NS/NP. Avail July 1. (250)740-5619. COBBLE HILL, share large home, own bath & separate entrance. $550 incl’s util’s. Available now. 250-743-4207 DUNCAN, BDRM for rent, $400 + 1/2 utilities, shared kitchen & W/D, avail immed, 250-715-5852.

SUITES, LOWER DUNCAN 1 BDRM, N/S,N/P, deposit and ref’s req. $650/mo incl’s hydro. Avail now. 250715-1377 2 bedroom lakeside-new small pet ok. 250-216-0027

$1200

CHEMAINUS AREA. 1-Bdrm lower, separate entrance. Avail July. 1. $650/mo. hydro and heat incl. (250)416-0237. CHEMAINUS Bright 1 bdrm level entry, sep entrance, shared W/D. Only quiet mature person need apply. Long term preferred. N/S, N/P & no parties. Avail immed. $800/m, heat & hydro incl. Ref Req. (250) 246-3354 COBBLE HILL, small 1 bdrm, Avail now, no steps, laundry, No dogs, N/S, Refs, $550, incls utils. (250)743-4010. COWICHAN BAY 1000 sq ft., oceanview, 1Bdrm, F/S, W/D. ns/np. $1000 hydro, cable incl. Avail immed. 250-246-7109.

DUNCAN 1 BDRM- private entrance, close to amenities. $725 inclds utils, laundry available. NS/NP, no parties. Avail now. Call 250-701-3213.

GARAGE SALES CHEMAINUS, Sunday July 3, 10-3, 3218 Cook St. Bike rack, sewing machine & household. Too much to list. Rain cancels! COBBLE HILL: Sat, July 2, 9-2, 4191 Telegraph Rd, between Cherry Point Rd and Bench School. Watch for signs. Kids stuff, books, household items, and more!

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES * Great bargains * All local, in COWICHAN!

DUNCAN: #11-3048 George St. Sat, July 2nd, 9am. Moving sale; table saw, wine fridge, patio table and chairs, etc...

1991 BUICK Regal, 4 V6 auto, white with blue or, 164,910 kms. Body terior in great shape. tires. Needs fuel pump. obo. Call 250-709-4444

MAPLE BAY area, 1 bdrm, 500 sq ft, priv large deck overlooking valley, insuite W/D, N/P, N/S, avail immed, $700 mo incls utils, 250-246-0827.

2004 KIA Magentis, $8500 obo, great cond, 98,000K, new tires, N/S, auto, 250-514-8860.

DUNCAN: estate-garage Sale, 6324 Highwood Dr. (off Maple Bay Rd), Sat. July 2, 8-2. Maple furniture, toys, clothes DUNCAN, Sat 2, 9-2, 466 Chesterﬁeld Ave. Dive gear, household, tools, kids stuff, ++ MOVING SALE. SATURDAY, July 2 & SUNDAY July 3, 9am-? Lumber, doors, cars, trucks, horses, tack, wedding dresses, paint, stain, baby stuff, windows, plants, water barrels, tools, way too much to list. 3825 Glenora Rd., 1 km fr.Glenora Hall (250)715-0043 MAPLE BAY, Sat July 2, 8-2, 1440 Belcarra, off Kingsview in The Properties.

2009 Honda Civic DX, 4 dr, auto, with AC, grey, 106km, full service records. $14,500 obo. (250)732-6944

1999 Jeep TJ Sport, hard top/bikini top. 175,000km, many spare parts, runs great, paint a little rough. $5900 OBO. (250) 210-1788 2003 DODGE Durango, 8 seater, leather, 145Km, Must sell, $6000 obo. 250)701-1362

WHERE BUYERS AND SELLERS MEET

SPORTS & IMPORTS

BRONSON MUFFLER LTD. Now in our 21st Year

SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM BENDING

•Custom •Duals •3/4 & 1 Ton muffers •Stainless Trucks •All Vehicles Steel & Aluminized •Exhaust Pipe Accessories

748-1541 2955 BOYS RD., DUNCAN Owner/Operator OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 9-5 pm CHRIS MOORE

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CROFTON 2 Bdrm Apartment Includes 5 appliances. No pets and non smoker’s preferred. $750. + utilities per mo. Ref. req. Call 250-246-2473 $500/MO STARTING- weekly available, many room types, furnished, w/common kitchen. All utils, internet included. FREE local calls, No Credit Checks. Call Motel, 250-7480661, (Duncan).

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North Delta a tough test

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Mustangs’ pitcher Robert Busch has some tricks up his sleeve and behind his head Saturday at the Chemainus Ball Park, but North Delta is up to the challenge. The Mustangs couldn’t get out of the fourth inning during a 12-1 loss in the Ärst game of a Saturday doubleheader.

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powerful North Delta team swept a B.C. Minor Baseball Bantam AAA doubleheader from the Cowichan Valley Mustangs Saturday at the Chemainus Ball Park. North Delta won 12-1 and 6-2, as the Mustangs found scoring opportunities limited against strong pitching and defense. Other than one bad inning in the ¿rst game, the Mustangs held their own. North Delta scored 10 runs in the fourth inning. “That’s been our nemesis,’’ said assistant coach Garnet

Mah of the big inning. “We can’t seem to recover. “That’s one thing we’re working on hard with these guys.’’ The Mustangs used three pitchers in the game. Robert Busch, Adam Sakuma and Max Winter all had their moments, but couldn’t put out the ¿re in the fourth. Jared Champoux’s hard hit that got through the in¿eld brought in Winter for the lone Mustangs’ run. Zach Diewert pitched well in the second game, going the distance for the Mustangs and holding the hardhitting North Delta attack to six runs. Team B.C. tryout invites will be going out in the next few days and the Mustangs hope to have representation at the 2014 and 2015 grad year camps.

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The ¿rst of¿cial event of summer even felt like summer for ladies at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Winners of the respective divisions for the June 22 medal-pin-spoon round were: Faye Deol, Ellen Merriam, Joyce Willis, Pat Davis and Louise Ketilson. Lynda Morrison had a birdie on No. 1 and Christa Robson on No. 6. Closest-to-the-pin honours went to Jeanne Wilkinson on No. 6, Marian Robertson on No. 8, Carson Merrick on No. 13 and Val Anderson on No. 15.

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Alcos’ misery continues No sympathy: Favoured Cowichan makes sure it solidiﬁes second place with a victory Don Bodger

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courtesy the MacLeod family

Cowichan connection on the Canadian U20 rugby team, from left, includes: Pat Kay, Carlin Hamstra, Casey Cavers and Scott MacLeod.

U20s inch up one spot in rugby World Trophy: Tournament in the Republic of Georgia features plenty of valley talent Don Bodger

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one-place improvement is better than none. The national Under 20 rugby team — with Cowichan players Scott MacLeod, Casey Cavers, Carlin Hamstra and Patrick Kay in the lineup — came ¿fth in the Junior World Trophy tournament at Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia, moving up from sixth last year. The World Trophy stage is the second U20 level below the Junior World Cup that involves the top tier of teams. Only the Trophy winner moves up each year and that distinction belongs to Tonga this time.

MacLeod, who also played on the team during last year’s tournament in Moscow, said it was a much better tournament for Canada. “I thought it was mainly due to the coaching staff,’’ he said. Mike Shelley is now coaching the team and MacLeod liked the direction he provided and the role devised for him at loose and tight head prop. “I played every minute of every game,’’ said MacLeod. “Last year, I barely played at all.’’ Hamstra also started every game at Ày half. Cavers got into two games at hooker while Kay, who still has two years of eligibility in the age group, received playing time in one game at fullback. Canada lost to Georgia, could have

beaten Japan in a narrow setback and won in convincing fashion against Zimbabwe and Russia. “We were a lot stronger this year,’’ conceded MacLeod. Last year, Canada lost to Uruguay, Japan and Russia and barely beat Zimbabwe. MacLeod said the atmosphere at the tournament was great. “The ¿elds were built for our tournament actually,’’ he said. “They’re pretty nice.’’ The games also took quite a physical toll. “I’m still pretty sore,’’ said MacLeod. MacLeod, Cavers and Hamstra are now playing for the Under 20 Island Crimson Tide. Kay is with the Under 18 Tsunami.

owichan knew it stood a great chance of securing its secondplace standing in the Victoria and District Cricket Association Saturday and made good on the opportunity. Visiting Alcos were still looking for their ¿rst win of the season and Cowichan showed no mercy in the game at Shawnigan Lake. Cowichan claimed a ¿ve-wicket victory. Alcos batted ¿rst and quickly ran into trouble, losing four wickets while at a meagre score of 15. A run-out and brilliant catch by Adam Benning contributed to Cowichan’s early success in the ¿eld. Brent Johns made life uncomfortable for the ¿rst four batsmen with his pace and lift off the pitch. A gritty effort by the Alcos’ middle order batsmen moved the score to 80 for ¿ve. Con¿dence grew but wickets fell regularly and Alcos went all out with a total of 141 after 39 overs. Bowling for Cowichan, Johns took three wickets for 23 runs, Benning went four for 34 and Nannu Bhalla was two for 21. Cowichan began its innings cautiously against an accurate Alcos’ bowling attack. Nagy Thomas accumulated 36 runs but saw his three partners dispatched at a low rate. At 59 for three, Cowichan was by no

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Alcos batter Jacobus De Klerk aims for open Äeld in front of Cowichan wicketkeeper Stewart Munger in Saturday’s cricket contest. means safe. Rick Fletcher (29 runs) and Clayton Bodkyn (37 not out) came together to save the day, advancing the score to 124 for four. Only 18 more runs were needed when Fletcher got caught, but the task was easily accomplished at the end of the 33rd over. Cowichan will need to be on top of its game for a meeting with undefeated United Victoria on Sunday, July 10 at Shawnigan.

Wildcats just wild about Trackshoes meet Soccer stars

Successful operation: Local athletes never really stop training for an event they enjoy so much Don Bodger

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Mark Beecroft, a stand-in goalie for a visiting Costa Rica team, swats the ball away from Pat Cannon of the Duncan Masters during a game at McAdam Park.

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he Duncan Wildcats have a ¿rm grip on second place in the Operation Trackshoes meet. The Wildcats were runners-up again in the team standings during the 41st-annual track and ¿eld meet for persons with a developmental disability at the University of Victoria. More than 40 valley athletes attended among a massive ¿eld of more than 500 athletes from all over B.C. “We have a new group of young people coming up which is exciting,’’ spokesperson Eva Wynne said. The athletes always look forward to the meet. “We train non-stop,’’ said Wynne. The group really starts getting serious around April for the June event. Expert help from Don Allan and Jack Bundon steered runners who wanted to participate in the grueling 1,500-metre race in the right direction. Jason Smith, Jenny Scho¿eld, Alan Hahner and David Simms took up the 1,500-metre challenge. All proved outstanding, coming in with exceptional times. Hahner improved more than four minutes over last year. All the Wildcats performed amazingly well and many made personal bests. The team has been going to the meet for 25 years. It started with the Kiwanis Club of Duncan and students from Cowichan Secondary School. Alan Crisp, Dick Masur and Wynne are all original coaches still with the program.

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Duncan Wildcats are on the right track during the Operation Trackshoes meet at UVic. Above left, Ron Smiley competes in the 80-metre hurdles while Jason Smith, right, uses up plenty of energy in the 1,500. Connie and Stephanie Pearce, Dave Kohse, driver Don Jane, Kiwanis Club, South CowChantal Clark, Terje Christensen, Frank ichan Lions, Adrian Crisp and Tim Hortons, Wynne, Tabitha Pearse, Ron Erickson, Pat the team would not exist. and Wally Schmidt and Nancy Calverley also The group will be putting a Àoat in the upoffered their coaching services. coming Duncan-Cowichan Summer Festival Without the sponsorship of Duncan Bus and parade.

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Soccer camps steer players toward Seabird tournament

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Native Indian Football Association soccer camps in Duncan and Campbell River have prepared young players for provincial tournament action. Island region teams have committed to attend a tournament at Seabird Island July 23-24 at the Under 13, U16 and U18 levels for boys and girls. All that remains now is to ﬁnd out whether there will be enough competition.

Due to the cost of travel and accommodations, the parents, coaches and administrators connected with the program decided there would need to be at least four teams in each division. That would ensure three games per team. “We need the community support for all these programs now more than ever,’’ said NIFA spokesman Dano Thorne in advance of fundraising.

Huskies sports programs enlist Brentwood grads Doggone good: Michaels going to St. Mary’s for volleyball while Hutchison joins Northeastern for ﬁeld hockey Don Bodger

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rentwood College graduates Annelise Hutchison and Shelby Michaels trained together and shared many experiences during their high school days despite specializing in different

sports. They’ll both become Huskies in the fall, albeit at different universities. Hutchison will be joining the Northeastern University Huskies in Boston to play ¿eld hockey while Michaels is taking her volleyball talents to the next level with the St. Mary’s University Huskies in Halifax. “It’s been a long road, but it’s been good — learned a lot, grown up here,’’ said Whistler native Hutchison, who came to Brentwood in Grade 9. “I just wanted the better academics. In Whistler, there’s only one high school.’’ Hutchison had no previous experience in ¿eld hockey when she started playing at Brentwood. “It came in my blood, kind of,’’ she said. “I’ve gone through the program here and started to love it and then played outside Brentwood more.’’ Hutchison played on the U18 island team and honed her skills in the indoor game. She’s done all sorts of sports, including ski racing typical to her hometown as well as ¿gure skating, cross country, basketball and sharing a place on the Brentwood soccer team with Michaels before deciding to focus on ¿eld hockey. “It was easy to pick up that,’’ Hutchison said. “I just really liked it. It was a click. I took every opportunity I could to get involved in the sport.’’ She’ll be studying social sciences and humanities at Northeastern, but it’s primarily the ¿eld hockey program that attracted her to the school. Hutchison follows in the footsteps of Brentwood grad Mary Nielsen, who’s playing at Duke, and will become a teammate of Cowichan’s Crystal Poland at Northeastern. Hutchison just trained with Poland, who’s back in the valley for the summer, a couple of weeks ago. “I didn’t really know her because she was a couple of years ahead of me,’’ she said. “All the good universities are full of Canadians,’’

added Hutchison. “You wouldn’t think it would be like that.’’ She visited the campus last summer and met the coaching staff. The experience left a lasting impression on her. “It’s like a very tight hard-working team,’’ Hutchison said. “That was appealing. “I go there on Aug. 10 for pre-season. They start pretty early. Their season is in the fall. I’m excited and nervous.’’ Michaels has been an integral part of the Brentwood volleyball program since starting at the school in Grade 8. She started playing senior in Grade 9 and is more than ready to move on. “In my ¿ve years at Brentwood, the greatest experience was the cultural diversity that I was immersed in with the international students who made up the majority of the school,’’ she noted. “The heavy school schedule and dif¿cult exam schedules have prepared me for the more demanding schedules of university life.’’ Michaels prospered in volleyball under the direction of coach Jill Fougner, who helped her perform better in stressful and competitive situations. “Her expectations have helped me become a stronger and much more con¿dent player,’’ Michaels indicated. “She puts her heart and soul into Brentwood’s volleyball program and never settles for anything less than our best.’’ Michaels had several choices on both sides of the border before deciding on St. Mary’s. She was enthralled with Div. 1 schools that offered her a spot, particularly New Hampshire. “I was attracted by the big hoopla the American schools had to offer but, in the end, decided that I’d rather play in Canada and get a great education in my own country.’’ Michaels was offered a scholarship just shy of a full ride that covers all academics and fees and half of the residence cost. Another scholarship she received for academic success covers most of the remainder. Michaels will have company from former Brentwood players Tessa Felix and Liz Cosulich at St. Mary’s. “I am looking forward to the challenges of playing with more advanced and experienced athletes,’’ noted Michaels.

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